I do not own Teen Titans or the rights to the song in this chapter (Cave by Muse).
Hi readers who are reading and stuff. I'm in a happy mood today and so have decided to do something. I'm going to sing 'Less than Jake'!!! I'm a dude, he's a dude, she's a dude, we're all DUDES! HEY!!! Okay, now I've gotten that out of my system, I would like to thank all my reviewers and specially LilLadyG. You really boosted up my mood this morning when I read your review. This is also my first mystery story as well as romance so I'm happy you think it's going well. Thanks! Here's a smiley : ) Well, here's chapter… well I think it's eight… yeah! No! Nine, that's it. Well here it is. The dance. The scene where Last-Dance and Raven get to meet properly for the first time since they met three years ago and this time, they are dancing, with each other, together. Just think about, Last-Dance dancing. And by the way, I have no idea what the real Barkstone's City hall looks like so this might sound more like the white house or something when I'm finished with this chapter. Lol. Also, the only reason I chose this song is because it was the first song that came to my head and I couldn't get it out of my head after and if your unsure what this song Is, it's Cave by Muse. Well enjoy.
Date: - Present day.
Time: - 17:45, evening.
Whereabouts: - In front of Barkstone City Hall, Lincolnshire, England.
The car pulled up outside of the large white building. There was a long set of steps leading up to the entrance with large hedges at each side and flowers and vines running up them. A large fountain was placed at the bottom of the steps where sets of benches were sat round it. There were spot light across the garden to show its beauty to all who cared to looked at it and even a small aviary with birds that chattered to each other. Tammy climbed out of the car and waited for Raven to do the same before locking it. She then gestured Raven to walk forwards with her and so both girls made their way up the steps and to the entrance.
"Hm… I don't see Last-Dance here yet," Tammy said looking round. "Ah! But there's Henry," she squealed with excitement as Raven looked over.
Raven watched Tammy looking down at a man in a brown jacket and white shirt with a half mask that was dark brown. She then looked at the room. It was a large hall with people everywhere. All in smart dress and wearing different types of masks. Some with feathers and some that sparkled and some that were more basic but had colour. Tammy grabbed a mask and put it on her face and began to make her way down the steps and into the hall. Raven looked at her own mask before hearing someone behind her speak.
"Put it on, I promise he'll find you." she turned round to see Kim in a deep green silk mask. "It's tradition here to wear a mask at balls like this. It makes meeting people more mysterious. I think that's why Last-Dance shows up at these dances," she said then walked down into the hall.
She hesitated for a while but put it on. She then looked up as music began to play. A man stood on stage in a black cloak and a black bird mask that glittered. He began to sing and Raven recognized the song but it's name escaped her.
"Leave me alone it's nothing serious. I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you! And there's nothing that you could do," he sang a people began to dance.
She walked down the steps and to the dance floor and walked over to the other side of the room and looked round. She then felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see a tall figure with a black and white mask on. He had a top hat on and she felt her heart miss a beat. He took her hand and escorted her to the ball room floor as she looked at him in the eyes. It was him.
"You can see it and you can almost hear it too. You can almost taste it; it's nothing to do with you! And it's still nothing that you can do," the singer carried on as she was taken by Last-Dance and they began to lightly move to the music. "So come in my cave-! And I'll burn your heart away. Come in my cave-! I'll burn your heart away."
"It's lovely to see you again my dear," Last-Dance whispered into her ear. He moved from her and then twirled Raven and stretched his arm out so Raven leaned back slightly before bringing her back into his arms.
"Should you really be dancing with me? You're with Brittany aren't you? Won't she be jealous?" Raven mocked as they moved to the left.
"We are not and she will not. Just silly rumours," he said looking in Raven's eyes "I've miss you from our last encounter. It's a shame this meeting will have to be cut short too," he said as she raised an eyebrow.
"Please close your ears, and try to look away. So you never hear a single word I say, And don't ever come my way," the singer carried on singing.
"What do you mean?" Raven asked looking unsure. She couldn't help looking into his eyes as much as she tried to focus on the mission. Those eyes had haunted her since they first met.
"I'll tell you what ever you want, but for now, just dance with me," he said as they moved.
"Leave me alone it's nothing serious. I'll do it myself; it's got nothing to do with you! And there's nothing that you could do. So come in my cave-! And I'll burn your heart away. Come in my cave-! And arrest me for my mistakes," he finished as the music carried on.
Everyone carried on dancing to the music as the singer took a sip of water. Raven looked up at him before feeling a tug on her wrist. She looked back to see Last-Dance exiting through a set of doors towards the back of the gardens. She raised an eyebrow before following. She found herself outside and looked around but couldn't see the masked hero. She sighed and was about to leave back in doors before the sound of clapping was heard from inside when the music had finally stopped. She turned around and was stopped by Last-Dance who was looking up at the moon while standing behind her.
"What do you think you're doing standing behind me like that?" Raven asked slightly shocked.
"Sorry," he said looking back down at her. "It's just, the moon captures your beauty so perfectly from here," he said as Raven blushed slightly and turned round. "I'm sorry," he said moving in front of her. "Here, please take this," he said giving a light bow and presented her with a black rose.
She took the rose from his hands as he smiled at her and stood up. He gestured towards a small and narrow path that led deeper into the garden.
"Care for a walk?" he asked and she hesitated but followed as Last-Dance began to walk off.
They walked for a few minutes, silent taking over. Raven looked at Last-Dance, trying to figure him out or read his emotions or anything to give her an idea of this man but there was nothing.
"What were you doing in Jump City," Raven thought out loud as Last-Dance looked down at her.
"Working," he said as they stopped. "But I failed," he said simply before starting his walk once more. "You have a nice little team though. I've been watching you through the years on the news. You've made quite the reputation for yourself."
"Thank you...?" she said thinking. "What do you mean you failed? And why did you attack us?"
"Are you sure you really want to know?" He asked giving her a sideways glance as Raven nodded. "I was thier to... Stop you."
"What?" Raven asked stopping as Last-Dance turned to face her. "You were trying to stop the Titans? Why?" She asked looking confused.
"You miss heard me," he said shaking his head as he took a step forwards and brushed back a loose hair drapped over her mask. "Not your team? You."
"Me?" Raven asked feeling pale.
"My mission was simply to stop Trigon's return," he said as he started his walk once more and Raven gave a small sprint to catch up with him. "I've know what you are before you even told your team mates. My one and only purpose in this life is to stop the Devil Hand and prevent Trigon coming to this world but I was unable to even do that. I saw you and your team, I had been watching you all and saw how you all fought together to save and help and how you, the flesh and blood of the Devil himself, used your powers to try and redeem your future actions. I couldn't bring myself to halm you."
"You was going to kill me?" Raven asked floating ahead of Last-Dance to stop him from going any thither.
"Kill is an awful word," he said shaking his head. "But yes, I was going to but, I could see the bond between you and your team, I had faith that you would work together to stop his return. Plus, how could I kill such a beautiful creature?" He asked, their eyes locking once more. "I've not been able to get you out of my head since the moment I first laid eyes on you. That is why you must leave here."
"Leave? What makes you think I'm going to just leave now?" Raven asked sounding annoyed.
"Because you have too," he said firmly taking a step closer. "Even if it means I have to drag you back to your tower!"
"What?" Raven asked confused.
"The reason you're here," he said calming down. "The Devil's Hand Cult. There's a reason they went to Jump City," he said as Raven looked at him wide eyed.
"You know why they were in Jump City?" she asked as he nodded.
"There after you," he said as Raven looked unsure. "They are looking for the key to bringing back Trigon. They will do anything and everything to do so, and they had information pointing to Jump City. Their not sure what it is thier looking for but they will soon and it's you. You're the key Raven."
"They want to bring back my farther?" Raven asked.
"Yes," he said simply. "You have been used before to bring him to earth. They must have found out Trigon was in Jump City a couple of years ago so are looking for how it was possible. If they find out it was you, there will be nothing stopping them from finding you."
"But how do you know about that? How do you know about me?" Raven asked trying to process all the infomation.
"Because you and I have a lot more in common than you know," he said with sorrow in his eyes before he looked behind. "I think you should go now," He said and grabbed Raven by the hand and pulled her behind him as he grabbed his staff. "If you need me, just call. I'll find you," he said letting go of Raven's hand as a black, large figure emerged from the bushes.
Raven watched in shock as Last-Dance guarded her with his body. The creature seemed like a giant Black tiger with a long slashing tail. Its eyes glowed pure white as it stared at the two.
"GO! Teleport back to Jump City and stay there," he said as the creature began it's charge towards them. Last-Dance used his staff to knock the beast to the side.
Raven was about to help but the look on Last-Dance's face told her otherwise so she sat crossed legs and tried to calm down as she chanted to try and get herself back home. It was a rush but she got the flames up and soon despaired leaving the hero to fight alone.